CWSF 2015 - Fredericton, New Brunswick · CWSF 2015 - Fredericton, New Brunswick Nikhil Patil Beta...

CWSF 2015 - Fredericton, New Brunswick

Nikhil PatilBeta Cells' Ability to Secrete Insulin under Glucotoxic Conditions

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HealthIntermediateWaterloo-WellingtonWaterloo, ONWaterloo Collegiate InstituteDespite obesity being correlated with diabetes, there is yet to be conclusiveevidence regarding what links the two together. Beta cells' ability to secreteinsulin was diminished after exposure to hyperglycemic conditions.Glucotoxic states are likely to be induced in obese patients who aredeveloping type 2 diabetes. It was found that glucose toxicity could be asignificant factor connecting obesity with type 2 diabetes.

Youth Science CanadaPO Box 297Pickering ON L1V 2R4www.youthscience.ca / [email protected]

BiographyMy name is Nikhil Patil and I am a grade 10student attending Waterloo CollegiateInstitute. I have participated in science fairtwice previously (grades 7 and 8), reachingCWSF both times and winning a bronze andsilver medal. I play rep soccer for Waterloo aswell as participate in many schoolextracurricular activities (debate, science cluband orchestra). I have always had a passionfor science and biology in particular, howeverI was unable to conduct cellularexperimentation. I would like to pursue acareer in the medical field. I was drawntowards research relating to type 2 diabetesafter becoming aware of some shockingstatistics indicating the increasing prevalenceof obesity and type 2 diabetes at a youngage. I believe that increased knowledge is thefirst step towards the development of aneffective treatment or cure. My researchaimed to determine a potential linking factorbetween obesity and type 2 diabetes. I wouldlike to continue research on glucose toxicityalong with extending my project to includeexperimentation in a clinical setting. Myadvice to anyone participating in science fairis to manage their time well, as even simpletasks can take a significant amount of time.


Kimia Raahemifar, Rishika GedaBinaural Beats: Bio-feedback Via Brainwave Entrainment


DiscoveryIntermediateWaterloo-WellingtonWaterloo, ONWaterloo Collegiate InstituteThis project explored immediate influences of binaural beat stimulation onbrain bioelectrical signals and mood. Thirty participants were exposed tobeta frequencies with a difference of f=30 Hz. EEG data showed that theentrainment increased the participants' awareness rates immediately afterexposure to binaural beats?an effect that persisted even after the stimulushad been removed, opening numerous pathways for innovation based onthis research.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Intermediate - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$2 000

Total $2 000


BiographiesKimia - Kimia Raahemifar. Likes: debating,piano, art, history, literature, pragmatism, theLast of Us (yes, the zombie video game). Ispend my time on my school work, taking onmultiple leadership roles in extracurricularactivities, and exercising. I've won variousawards in public speaking, although mywriting isn't nearly as strong. In the future, Ihope to master both forms of communication -perhaps even in different languages. Mypartner, Rishika, and I were thinking of on-callworkers and how vital their level of awarenessis. This, in turn, inspired a question - is therea novel and natural approach that couldprofoundly affect our brainwave...Rishika - I am a Grade 10 student in thePre-Advanced Placement program atWaterloo Collegiate Institute. I'm veryinterested in research in the fields ofneuroscience and life science. This year forscience fair, my partner Kimia and I exploredthe immediate influences of binaural beatstimulation on brain bioelectrical signals andmood. My dream is to study medicine andspecialize in surgery. Apart from the sciences,I have a great passion for law, history, andpolitics; these interests also come in handyfor another passion of mine?competitivedebate. Music is also a big part of my life?Ienjoy singing, playing violin, and I'm currentlycomp...


Arjun PandeyDeterminants of the Accuracy of Blood Pressure Measurement: ANovel Strategy


DiscoveryIntermediateWaterloo-WellingtonWaterloo, ONWaterloo Collegiate InstituteMy project aims to develop a more effective strategy for blood pressure(BP) measurement to reduce the risk of erroneous readings and conditionslike White Coat Hypertension. Specifically, I tested the impact of the type ofindividual measuring BP, their attire, and the location of BP measurementon the accuracy of readings and the incidence of Isolated Clinic and WhiteCoat Hypertension in 106 volunteers.


BiographyMy name is Arjun Pandey. I am a grade 10Extended French student at WaterlooCollegiate Institute, in Waterloo Ontario. Forthe past few years, I have been researchingcardiovascular diseases including PulmonaryHypertension, Nocturnal Blood PressurePatterns and, most recently, White CoatHypertension, a condition where individualshave high blood pressure in doctors' officesbut normal blood pressure while going abouttheir daily activities. I came up with the ideafor my project during a visit to the dentist. Inoticed I felt more anxious around the dentistrather than the dental hygienist and thoughtabout how this might affect my bloodpressure. From there my research hasexpanded to a large clinical trial with over 106participants. My past research has beenpublished in the Canadian Journal ofCardiology, the British Journal of GeneralPractice, the Journal for Student Science andTechnology, and the Canadian YoungScientist Journal and was featured in thePulmonary Hypertension Association ofCanada's magazine "Connections," andCTV's Canada AM. I presented my researchwith a Highlighted & Moderated Poster andOral presentation at the CanadianCardiovascular Congress, and with two posterpresentations at the American HeartAssociation's Lifestyle and Epidemiol...


Devanshi ShuklaEvaluating antimicrobial plant-derived compounds


InnovationSeniorWaterloo-WellingtonGuelph, ONCentennial Collegiate & Vocational InstituteObserving the inhibition of bacterial communication in V. fischeri, seen asdecreased luminescence, provides a new method to screen for effectiveantimicrobial plant-derived compounds. Various compounds in Holy Basilwere isolated using HPLC, and screened for their effectiveness. The samewas done for its essential oils, but without contact. Interestingly, the volatilecompounds are more effective antimicrobials than the compounds whichwere isolated.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Senior - Bronze MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaUniversity of Ottawa Entrance ScholarshipSenior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of Ottawa

$1 000

Western University ScholarshipBronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$1 000

Total $2 000


BiographyI remember learning about antibiotic resistantbacteria in biology class, and how big of aproblem it is in the world of medicine. At thesame time, more and more Natural HealthProducts are being discovered as potentialinhibitors of these supernatural bacteria. Buthow do we know what's the best product? Iwanted to find out a way to easily screenvarious plant-derived compounds in order tolimit down to the most effective one! For thefuture - I would like to research further tomake a product that can be used forsterilization, easily limiting contaminationthrough the use of volatile oils. For otherstudents - think about the fact that the world'sbiggest problems can be solved by itssmallest things. I absolutely love science(favorite class at school!) and doing researchwhich is what I want to do when I'm older.


John FishGPS Footprint: A Modern Approach to Emissions


InnovationIntermediateWaterloo-WellingtonWaterloo, ONSir John A. Macdonald S.S.Carbon dioxide is the most radiative forcing greenhouse gas, and iscommonly released through transportation. To measure thesetransportation carbon dioxide emissions, a phone application was createdthat combines GPS data with the fuel economy of multiple methods oftransportation. Accurate data presented in a meaningful manner should actas an incentive to lower a person's carbon dioxide emissions.


BiographyMy name is John Fish, and I'm a 15 year oldstudent in grade 10 from Waterloo, Ontario. Amajor passion of mine is running, and myprimary race distances are 400m and 800m. Iwon a provincial track gold medal twice and abronze medal three times. Another majorpassion of mine, which led to my science fairproject, is programming. I've released fiveapps on the Blackberry World and GooglePlay store, one of which is called "GPSFootprint" and is the basis for my science fairproject. A talk with my brother about usingcomputer science to help the environmentprovided the inspiration to create thisapp/project. I want to pursue this field in thefuture, and be able to combine STEM withenvironmental issues. At my regional fair Iwon a gold medal as well as best in divisionfor earth and environmental science.


Sajeev KohliR.E.D.M.A. - Residential Emergency Detecting MultifunctionalApparatus


InnovationJuniorWaterloo-WellingtonWaterloo, ONKitchener Waterloo Bilingual SchoolR.E.D.M.A is an innovative system that allows homeowners to monitor theenvironmental conditions of their property in real-time via a Smartphonefrom any remote location. The system also transmits e-mail alerts in theevent of a basement flood or fire. The prototype implementation of thesystem has a demonstrated accuracy in excess of 99%.

Awards ValueCanadian Artificial Intelligence Association Award - JuniorSponsor: Canadian Artificial Intelligence Association

$500

The Dr. Lisa Su Award - JuniorSponsor: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

$500

Excellence Award - Junior - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$2 000

Total $3 000


BiographyMy name is Sajeev Kohli and I am an eighthgrade student in Waterloo, Ontario. I havedeveloped an innovative system that allowshomeowners to monitor the environmentalconditions of their property in real-time fromremote locations via a smartphone mobileapplication and website. The system detectswater, smoke, and high temperatures andtransmits e-mail alerts indicating thepossibility of a flood or fire to system users.Outside of science fair, I tutor youngerschoolmates in French and mathematics. Ihave also won multiple regional and provincialspeaking competitions and have been rankedin the top 5% of all competitors in theCanada-wide advanced mathematicscompetitions. I am an avid reader and enjoyplaying the piano. I am also passionate aboutscience and aspire to someday become adoctor and improve the quality of life of all mypatients.


Ashna JainThe 3rd Wheel


InnovationJuniorWaterloo-WellingtonGuelph, ONJohn Galt Public SchoolThe 3rd Wheel bicycle enables children in developing countries to attendschool by reducing their time spent transporting water by eight times. Acost-effective, sustainable solution was designed by considering the type ofbicycle, the container size, shape and material, and the attachment locationof the container to the bicycle. Using the principles of physics, includingforces and work, an optimal design was determined.


BiographyAshna Jain, a grade 7 student at John GaltPublic School, Guelph, Ontario, is inspired tomake a positive difference in the world. Herinspiration is derived from her travels to over40 countries worldwide and by being a part ofFree the Children, a global organization thatfocuses on ending inequality in the world.Ashna is a leader in her school and is heavilyinvolved in a variety of activities from initiatingand being editor of a first ever schoolnewspaper, to helping run a pizza business,to participating in sport teams andcommittees. She has been honored theGrade 6 Valedictorian Award, OPC'sPrincipal's Award for Student Leadership anda Free the Children Recognition. Ashnaaspires to be an engineer or architectdesigning sustainable solutions for developingcountries. This year was her first experienceat a science fair. Ashna designed anaffordable, sustainable water carrying bicyclesystem, called the The 3rd Wheel, thatenables children in developing countries toattend school by reducing their time spenttransporting water by eight times. Stories fromFree the Children inspired her project, and asa next step she plans to create a businesscase for its implementation.


George UtsinThermIS: Automation of Viral System Detection


InnovationSeniorWaterloo-WellingtonWaterloo, ONWaterloo Collegiate InstituteThermIS is an automated system to detect symptoms of viral infections.ThermIS passively and non-intrusively detects whether or not an individualis a possible carrier during an influenza outbreak, given that fever is acommon symptom of many viruses and infections. This system can beuseful in optimizing airport security, with potential applications in medicineas well.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Senior - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaDalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance ScholarshipSenior Silver Medallist - $2500 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science

$2 500

UBC Science (Vancouver) Entrance AwardSenior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: The University of British Columbia (Vancouver)

$2 000

University of Ottawa Entrance ScholarshipSenior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of Ottawa

$2 000

Western University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$2 000

University of New Brunswick Entrance ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2500 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of New Brunswick

$2 500

Total $11 000


BiographyMy name is George Utsin and I'm a grade 12student at Waterloo Collegiate. I am lookingforward to my post-secondary education atthe University of Waterloo for SoftwareEngineering. The inspiration for this projectcame from my interest in computer vision andmy passion for creating.

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